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T134-1
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- 1936-11-20 (Creation)
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Miss Roberta Cohoon was photographed in November of 1936 wearing a dress made from fabric bought at Fisher's Department Store's parent company in 1889 - 47 years prior. The fabric for the pinch waist blouse with leg-o'-mutton sleeves and straight full skirt was purchased by Mrs. G.W. Kennard's mother at A.H. Sandford & Co. Dry Goods at 1109 Tacoma Ave. After a rotation of partners and several changes of location, the store became The Fisher Co. at 1104 Broadway. The department store was celebrating its 47th anniversary in November of 1936. Under various names Fishers was in downtown Tacoma for 61 years. In 1952 The Bon Marche took over the Fishers Department Store building. Twelve years later, the Bon moved to the Tacoma Mall. (WSHS) (T. Times 11/20/1936, pg. 11-alt. photograph & article)
Cohoon, Roberta; Fishers Department Store (Tacoma); Clothing & dress--1880-1890;